US Bridges

Chic-E Ramp over 34th Street Split

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.20 MI SW of Slide RD · Structure no. 051520038001214

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,928
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chic-E Ramp over 34th Street Split is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chic-E Ramp over 34th Street Split in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,928 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,911 by 2031. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesChic-E Ramp
Crosses34th Street Split
Location0.20 MI SW of Slide RD
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.56246, -101.92524
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,928 (2011)
Projected traffic48,911 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chic-E Ramp over 34th Street Split built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chic-E Ramp over 34th Street Split in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Chic-E Ramp over 34th Street Split carry?

About 27,928 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chic-E Ramp over 34th Street Split?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chic-E Ramp over 34th Street Split?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.